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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,979.67, 48,272.97 and 19,065.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,979.67, 48,272.97 and 19,065.15 is: 26,310.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,979.67 : 48,272.97 = 19,065.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,979.67/48,272.97 = 19,065.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,979.67x = 48,272.97 × 19,065.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,979.67x = 920,331,414.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,331,414.00/34,979.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,310.47

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